Explore AI Engineer Jobs

AI engineers build, deploy, and improve software systems that use artificial intelligence. Their work can include developing machine learning models, integrating generative AI, and creating reliable services that turn data into useful products. Explore vetted AI Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where jobs listed pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an AI Engineer Do?

AI engineers translate business and product needs into AI-powered applications. Depending on the role, they may prepare data, evaluate models, build application programming interfaces, integrate models into production systems, and monitor performance. Many collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product teams, and domain experts.

Common AI Engineer Skills

Employers often seek experience with Python and other programming languages, machine learning frameworks, data pipelines, cloud platforms, model deployment, and software engineering fundamentals. Some positions emphasize large language models, natural language processing, computer vision, model evaluation, or responsible AI practices. Requirements vary by employer and level.

AI Engineer Career Opportunities

AI engineers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other industries. Job titles and responsibilities differ: openings may focus on machine learning engineering, generative AI, applied AI, or production infrastructure. Review each listing for the required experience, technical focus, location, and compensation details.

Find Your Next AI Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted AI Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities, identify roles aligned with your skills, and check listings regularly as new openings become available.

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$155K - $160K *

Transform healthcare supply chains by implementing GHX software solutions, enhancing customer understanding, and driving process improvements through expert analysis and collaboration with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $488K *

Drive cutting-edge AI safety through architecture and standards, leading a collaborative team to transform innovative research into reliable, secure systems. Shape the future of AI technology while me...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering leadership. Drive multi-team collaboration, enhance delivery processes, and cultivate talent while ensuring quality and reliability in a dynamic Sa...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $126K *

Partner with us to enhance enterprise applications through administration, user support, and process improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation and user adoption while main...

California, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$82K - $130K *

Join our team as a Product Manager to drive feature development from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure quality outcomes across our offer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise applications for federal agencies. Leverage your expertise in Java, Oracle, and AWS to enhance operational stability and support mission-critical...

Sterling, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by owning the GTM strategy on the US east coast. Drive pipeline generation, build channel relationships, and shape product direction while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by translating business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to build robust reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring data quality and clarity for info...

Akron, OHRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $170K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging analytics for smarter decision-making. Take ownership of custom analytics projects and productized engines while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by connecting groundbreaking products with clients. You'll lead onboarding, design impactful use cases, and advocate for customer success, ensuring seamless...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional programs that enhance client engineering requests and ensure timely delivery. You'll shape processes, manage dependencies, and support Tier 1 clien...

Canada, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive transformative AI initiatives across departments by leading a strategic team in designing scalable, agentic workflows that enhance decision-making and efficiency, ensuring measurable business ou...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive the administration and enhancement of Nagios XI monitoring systems, ensuring optimal performance and coverage across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to identify gaps and implemen...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Innovate the future of data center power generation and microgrids. Own the architecture for on-site generation and storage systems, ensuring reliable energy solutions that meet demanding load profile...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Transform the future of cloud and AI security by leading advanced assessments, uncovering vulnerabilities, and delivering actionable insights to clients. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologie...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the opportunity to manage and evolve complex multi-prem platform architecture. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence across diverse environments while leveraging...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $145K *

Deliver your expertise in API management and cloud automation, supporting and optimizing Kong API Gateway environments while collaborating with development teams to enhance infrastructure and applicat...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the architectural vision for a federal spectrum data platform, optimizing integration and collaboration across teams to enhance federal spectrum management systems and support critical government...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $144K *

Advance your career by providing technical leadership in software support, analysis, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in upgrades and new...

Champaign, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$113K - $181K *

Lead cutting-edge clinical data and AI initiatives with top hospitals to drive innovation in image-guided therapy. Partner with key stakeholders to translate clinical needs into impactful, scalable so...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $270K *

Champion the engineering roadmap for a cutting-edge simulation platform while leading a dynamic team. Drive simulation cost reduction, enhance reliability, and extend coverage across diverse lending p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI-driven solutions while leading execution teams and interfacing with customers. Drive innovation and deliver impactful results across complex projects in...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an AI engineer do?question toggle

    An AI engineer designs, builds, integrates, and maintains software that uses artificial intelligence. Responsibilities may include preparing data, developing or adapting models, deploying AI features, and monitoring their quality and performance.

  • What qualifications are common for AI Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for strong programming skills, often in Python, and experience with machine learning, data systems, cloud platforms, and production software. Some roles also require expertise in areas such as generative AI, natural language processing, or computer vision.

  • What is the difference between an AI engineer and a machine learning engineer?question toggle

    The titles overlap. AI engineers may work across a broader range of AI applications and integrations, while machine learning engineers often focus more specifically on building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models and pipelines. The exact scope depends on the employer.

  • How much do AI Engineer jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual AI Engineer roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities; check each listing for its salary information.

  • Where can AI engineers find jobs?question toggle

    AI engineers work in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Browse Ladders listings to explore vetted opportunities and review each role's focus, qualifications, location, and compensation.